Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Farm/Nursery Worker and be at the heart of cultivating vibrant plants, caring for animals, and maintaining a thriving agricultural environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, apply your hands-on skills, and contribute to sustainable farming and horticultural practices. Whether you're assisting with planting, animal husbandry, or equipment maintenance, your efforts will directly impact the health and growth of our farm and nursery operations. Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to help us grow a lush, productive environment!
Responsibilities
- Assist with planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and harvesting crops in greenhouse or outdoor settings
- Care for animals by feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring health conditions
- Operate farm machinery such as tractors, tillers, irrigation systems, forklifts, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on tools, equipment, and machinery; including welding and basic mechanical troubleshooting
- Manage irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution across fields and nursery areas
- Support greenhouse operations by transplanting seedlings, managing soil health, and maintaining environmental controls
- Handle heavy lifting tasks involving soil bags, plant containers, feed supplies, or animal materials using proper techniques and safety procedures
Requirements
- Prior experience in farming or horticulture is highly desirable; familiarity with growing techniques is a plus
- Mechanical knowledge including basic equipment repair and maintenance skills
- Hands-on experience with animal husbandry and animal handling practices
- Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, heavy machinery such as forklifts and other farm equipment safely
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, greenhouse management, and crop cultivation methods
- Strong physical stamina for heavy lifting and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Basic math skills for measurements, inventory tracking or record keeping
- Supervising experience is beneficial for team coordination roles but not mandatory
- Valid certifications for forklift operation or farm machinery operation are advantageous
Join us in creating a vibrant agricultural environment where your skills make a difference! We value energetic individuals eager to learn new techniques while applying their existing knowledge in farming, animal care, equipment operation, and maintenance. This paid role provides a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to sustainable farming practices.
Pay: $22.67 - $27.30 per hour
Work Location: In person
